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A Reminescence 



The World War 

1914 to 1918 



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Box 927, R. F. D. No. 4 
Los Angeles, Cal. 



Copyright, 1919, By John Pottinger 



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THE KAISER'S THOUGHTS 



The kaiser thought to rule the world, 

He thought he was supreme — 
His thoughts were centered on his plans 

He thought he had a dream. 

He thought that Belgium would not fight, 
But let him pass right through — 

He thought that they would acquiesce 
At what he wished to do. 

He thought he'd have no trouble when 

His armies came to Liege, 
He thought the Belgians there were not 

Prepared to stand a seige. 

Of course, he thought to fight the French- 
That they he soon would beat. 

He also thought in ninety days 
In Paris he would eat. 

He thought to march triumphantly 

And capture all of France, 
Of any failure to his plans 

He thought there was no chance. 

He thought to capture Russia too. 

And all the Balkan States — 
He thought he had all nicely planned, 

Down even to the dates. 

He thought no mortal ever could 

Quite equal him to plan, 
He thought to capture Italy, 

He thought to get Japan. 

He thought that Britain never would 
Oppose his well laid schemes — 

His thoughts were active when awake, 
When sleeping he had dreams. 

He thought to capture England then. 

And all the British Isles; 
His thoughts would cause his countenance 

To have satanic smiles. 

He thought to cross the ocean then 

And capture U. S. A.; 
That Canada would then submit 

With all America. 

—3— 



He thought to get Los Angeles — 
Therein his thoughts were great; 

He thought to get our harbor, and 
He thought to get our State. 

He thought of Catalina Isle 

As one of goodly sort; 
He thought to ultimately make 

Of it a grand resort. 

He thought to cross the Panama, 

The nations there to gain; 
Then all of South America 

Would be in his domain. 

But he has many other thoughts 

To occupy his mind 
And objects unsurmountable 

He'll in his pathway find. 

He'll try all schemes at his command — 
There's much that he will do; 

But through those gallant allied lines 
He never will pass through. 

That line of steel may sometimes bend 

But it will never break; 
And springing back again it will 

All lost positions take. 

So all the thoughts the kaiser thought 

He'll never realize, 
And upright patriotic men 

The tyrant will despise. 

Now let us whip the kaiser well, 

For all that he has done; 
And with the help of U. S. A. 

All battles will be won. 

Then we'll have world democracy 

If nations all agree — 
From kaiser autocratic rule 

All people will be free. 

And make of this old world of oura 

A very splendid place 
Wherein to live while all will aim 

To elevate the race. 

Now let us help to win the war, 

And may it quickly cease; 
May all the nations strive to have 

An everlasting peace. 

—4— 



THE KAISER'S DREAM 



The kaiser had dreams in his castle one day 
To be a world-wide ruler thought he, 

When he awoke, to his captains he told 
What his plans in the future would be. 

I-Je told them to marshall his armies at once, 

The time to begin was at hand; 
They gathered the soldiers, munitions and guns, 

They quickly obeyed his command. 

Go forward through Belgium to France was his 
scheme, 
There's nothing my plans can defeat; 
Three months with my armies in France will suf- 
fice. 
Then dinner in Paris I'll eat. 

But Belgians at Liege caused his armies to halt, 
They scarcely would give their consent; 

They argued the question in battle array 
Unto an extended extent. 

The kaiser's field pieces were hardly enough 

Reducing the fortress at Liege; 
For Belgians protecting their rights thereby were 

Preparing to stand them a seige. 

The Germans brought forward some very large 
guns. 

To batter their way right on through; 
These stops, said the Kaiser, are not of my plans. 

And therefore they scarcely will do. 

The Belgians put up a most gallant defense, 
At last they were forced to give in; 

For greater in numbers and greater in guns. 
Enabled the Germans to win. 

Into France to Paris the Kaiser said he, 
There's nothing can hinder us now; 

But France was prepared their defense plainly said 
You cannot go by here nohow. 

The Germans protested, large calibre guns 

Took part in the terrible fray; 
But Germany's armies were forced to retreat. 

The Frenchmen thus winning the day. 



Then Britain and Russia stepped into the fight, 

The Kaiser objecting thereto; 
Because they were thereby upsetting his plans 

What he had been dreaming to do. 

But all his fine plannings are coming to naught, 

Annoying to him it will be; 
For him to control all the nations of earth 

They'll surely with him disagree. 

They will dare to do right, they'll join in the fight, 

No matter what Kaiser may say; 
He will get his just dues all battles he'll lose. 

He never can whip U. S. A. 

The Allies united will win in the war 

The Kaiser will have to vamoose; 
So all his fine dreaming to conquer the world 

Has certainly been of no use. 

He's shown to the world by his dastardly deeds, 

A monster, no equal has he — 
He's weighed in the balance, found wanting therein 

That he a world ruler should be. 

There's only one ruler above all the rest, 
Whose praises the angel hosts sings; 

He's a ruler of worlds supreme on His throne. 
And therefore a King of All Kings. 



BELGIUM 



King Albert of Belgium, most valiant, most grand, 
Beloved by his people throughout their fair land; 
A land most prolific, most fertile and fine. 
Producing in plenty from field, tree and vine. 

A nation producing the best in the world, 
A people contented their banners unfurled; 
Secure in their homes as they thought day and 

night. 
Nor dreaming that soon for those homes they 

would fight. 

The Kaiser, most cruel, sat musing one day. 
Just how to bring nations of earth in his sway; 
He started his armies through Belgium to France, 
He figured of failure there would be no chance. 

But Belgium, courageous, determined and brave, 
Put up a most gallant defense for to save 
The nations thus threatened by Kaiser intrigue, 
And Austria-Hungary with him in the league. 

King Albert's brave soldiers in battle array, 
Though valiant and strong were forced to give way 
When Germany's hords at Kaiser's command 
Caused death and destruction throughout that fair 
land. 

What tongue can depict or pen can portray. 
The state of the people, their fear and dismay; 
When driven from homes in their beautiful lands 
By Germany's soldiers with murderous hands. 

The scene is now changing though much will be 

done. 
Before restitution for them will be won; 
'Tis up to the Allies to battle for peace. 
When that is accomplished, may war ever cease. 



—7— 



THE BELGIANS 



The Belgians battled valiantly 

To save their homes and land; 
Against the Germans' mighty hords 

They made a splendid stand. 

But Germans forced them to retreat, 

And leave their native soil; 
O'er which the cruel Germans swept 

And everything did spoil. 

The population had to flee 

Before the cruel Huns, 
Or suffer worse than many deaths 

Inflicted by their guns. 

What tongue can tell the suffering 

The people did endure? 
For no one in their lovely land. 

From the Germans was secure. 

King Albert led his gallant force, 

His soldiers brave and true; 
They stood supremely to the test. 

Their utmost they did do. 

No matter where their leader went 

They willingly would go — 
They fought and bled and died to save 

Their country from the foe. 

Four years and more they've struggled hard 

The end is drawing near; 
They're driving Germans from their land, 

'Twill soon of them be clear. 

With joy they'll hail the happy time, 

The conflict will be o'er; 
When they can lay their armor down. 

And war will be no more. 

When they will be returning home, 

'Twill be a gladsome day; 
But some will be disconsolate 

Their loved ones are away. 

Away, away, when they were forced 

To hasten a retreat. 
But will they ever come again 

To make their homes complete. 



Not all will be united here 

For time with some is o'er; 
But let us hope they'll meet again 

On Heaven's golden shore. 

Their homes perhaps will be destroyed, 
That they had built with care; 

For war has leveled everything, 
With ruin everywhere. 

So they will have to start again 

And do the best they can, 
For disappointments come to all. 
It is the lot of man. 

But let us all hope for the best. 
And from that war-wrecked land; 

May Belgium in great might and power, 
'Midst other nations stand. 

May she arise triumphantly, 

And higher ever climb; 
May nothing mar her destiny 

Until the end of time. 



—9— 



THE NATION'S WAR 



How frightful is the nation's war, 
Where thousands have been slain; 

With all the carnage that is wrought 
Now wherein is the gain? 

With cannons boom the shot and shell 
Go screeching through the air, 

While thousands of the refugees 
Are filled with dark despair. 

The soldiers dig entrenchments to 

Protect as best they can; 
While they from there will try to shoot 

And kill their fellow-man. 

Is such uplifting to ihe race, 

Is it our Lord's command. 
To slaughter thus and also bring 

Destruction in the land? 

The women and the children with 

The old and feeble flee; 
While fathers, husbands, brothers, sons. 

They never more may see. 

Because the strong must go to war, 

To fight a foreign foe; 
Now trespassing upon their soil. 

And seek their overthrow. 

Who is responsible for this. 
And wherein lies the guilt; 

And who will pay the penalty 
For much of blood now spilt? 

But that will not replace the homes 

So ruthlessly destroyed; 
Will not bring back the dead to life. 

That they had once enjoyed. 

Nor will it end the suffering 
Of many who through life, 

Must now endure because of wounds 
Inflicted in the strife. 

Nor will unite the families 
Now scattered far and wide. 

For some have fled the country and 
There's many too have died. 

—10— 



O what will end this cruel war? 

When discord will decrease; 
And man to man will brothers be, 

And give us lasting peace. 

Is it not Christ within the soul, 
Uplifting thus the mind; 

When evil will be banished for 
The g(;od of all mankind? 



THE EUROPEAN SPELLING MATCH 



The Entente and the Central Powers, 

Are in a spelling match; 
They're choosing sides and nations they 

Most eager are to catch. 

The Kaiser's after Mexico, 

Would also like Japan 
To help spell down the other side 

As quickly as he can. 

The Entente's after China as 

A stalwart in the land. 
To help to down the other side 

And also help them stand. 

They'd also like United States, 

If they could now decide 
To enter in the contest and 

To line up on their side. 

But Uncle Sam's the one to be, 

Pronouncer of each word; 
Because throughout the spelling he 

Most surely would be heard. 

Should some refuse to listen to 
Some words that may be spelt; 

Then Sam, enforcing order, he 
Would both be heard and felt. 

And when the spelling match is o'er. 

When it is v/on and lost; 
Decide upon the settlement 

Of the enormous cost. 

—11— 



ON THE BATTLE FIELDS 



Hear the booming of the cannon. 
And the sound of many guns: 

Throwing much of ammunition, 
Surely weighing many tons. 

Many nations are in conflict, 
Awful is the carnage wrought; 

And no matter which is victor 
It will be most dearly bought. 

See the havoc and destruction. 
Much of property and life; 

Fierce and long the battle rages, 
And most terrible the strife. 

Nor is it on the field of action, 
All the horrors of the war; 

For we know it is far-reaching, 
Many things that we abhor. 

'Tis not only in the trenches, 
Where the noble soldiers fall — 

By the bursting shell and bayonet, 
And the fatal rifle ball. 

Not alone are men affected. 
Women too, and children are — 

All included in the turmoil 
Of this horrid cruel war. 

Many are the ones who suffer 
For the want of proper food. 
Much of which, and money also. 
Is destroyed just through this feud 

Also see the desolation 

O'er the land from end to end; 
Fertile lands and costly dwellings, 

Humble homes none can defend. 

Tell to me, O tell me kindly, 
All about the nations war; 

Why such property destruction — 
What they kill each other for. 

Is it thus they serve our Maker? 

Is it what our Savior taught? 
Is it for the good of mankind, 

All through ages men have fought? 

—12— 



Is there not some better method 
To decide what should be done; 

When there's nations in a dispute, 
That sucli evils they should shun? 

Cannot there be arbitration? 

Minimize the awful cost; 
For it's past our comprehension 

What unto the world is lost. 

There's inventions that's uplifting, 
Blessings to the human race; 

But there's others that's destructive, 
That with good is keeping pace. 

If all men would but be brothers, 
Always doing what is right; 

Would it not through all nations, 
Ever be a great delight? 



—13— 



UNITED STATES WILL WIN THE WAR 



United States is in the war. 
With soldiei's o'er the sea; 

Now fighting for democracy 
And world-wide liberty. 

They all are noble lads I'm sure, 

As any ever was — 
They face the foe with bravery, 

Upon a noble cause. 

They meet the horrors of the war. 
With courage that will gain 

A world-wide reputation and 
A victory obtain. 

Now let us who are left behind. 

Assist them as we can; 
And prove ourselves true citizens, 

Each one a valiant man. 

There's many ways to help the boys, 

If we but look around; 
To meet their needs I'm very sure, 

A way will soon be found. 

Now let us stand behind the men 
Who stand behind the guns; 

To drive the foe from off the field, 
Or capture all the huns. 



—14— 



OUR SOLDIER-BOYS' WANTS 



I want to be a soldier. 

They're now in great demand; 
With cartirdges aplenty, 

A gun within my hand. 

I want to help the Allies, 
'Twould be a great delight; 

To let the German Kaiser, 
See how the Yankees fight. 

I want to drive the Germans, 
From French and Belgian soil 

I want to show the Kaiser 
His plannings we can foil. 

I want to see democracy 
Throughout the entire world; 

I want o'er all of Germany. 
The Allies' flags unfurled. 

I want the German rulers 

To suffer a defeat; 
I want to see their armies 

By Allies to get beat. 

I want the Germ'an nation, 
To have another name — 

And choose from out the Allies, 
A ruler of the same. 

I want the German people, 
From tyranny set free; 

And with a proper ruler, 
A happy nation be. 



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OUR SOLDIER-BOYS' LETTERS 



Our boys are now fighting most valiant and strong, 
And giving their life blood for right against wrong; 
They battle for freedom from tyrant control, 
They'll win in the conflict whatever the toll. 

They care not for numbers be many or few, 
Obeying commands, their duty they'll do: 
They flinch not in action, the foe they will rush. 
Their one great ambition the Germans to crush. 

They've written their mothers a million, yes more, 
The grandest of mothers whom they all adore; 
But some have a sweetheart, a sister or wife, 
A brother or father to tell of the strife. 

The letters thus written to cheer one and all, 
Exciting in detail the past will recall; 
They tell how they captured the huns in the fight, 
Or Germans retreating sought safety in flght. 

The fight may be long and severe be the strain, 
But they will keep at it until they attain — 
The object they're after all battles to win, 
Then marching in triumph right into Berlin. 

All emblems of Germans wherever they're found. 
Will quickly be lowered and pulled to the ground; 
And use them for footcloths the dust therefrom 

wipes, 
Then hoist in all places the Stars and the Stripes. 



WHIPPING THE GERMANS 



The Allies are after the Germans, 
All battles they surely will win; 

They'll give to them many surprises, 
They'll drive them right into Berlin. 

The Yankees are hunting the Kaiser, 
His armies they'll certainly trim; 

There's nothing can beat them in chasing 
If bridges are lacking they swim. 

The British are doing their utmost, 
In driving the troublesome foe, 

From every hilltop, trench and valley, 
The Germans will all have to go. 

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The Frenchmen are surely a wonder, 
They way they are whipping the liiin; 

They either will make them surrender, 
Or cause them so quickly to run. 

The Belgians are up to the standard, 
They're certainly doing their share; 

When Kaiser demanded an entrance. 
For battle at once did prepare. 

And all other nations now fighting, 
For freedom from tyrant control; 

That liberty may be uplifted. 
For that is the ultimate goal. 



THE GERMANS LOSING THEIR MORALE 



The German armies are dismayed. 
They're losing their morale; 

They're fleeing like the hunted wolf, 
With Allies on their trail. 

The Germans are disorganized, 
They sometimes may assail; 

But they now fight a losing game, 
They never can prevail. 

The Germans must be desperate, 

From losses they entail; 
Through bullets from the Allied guns. 

That fall on them like hail. 

The Germans cannot hope to win, 

In all assaults they fail; 
To bolster up their courage, they 

Will have to get more ale. 



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IF GERMANY WINS 



If Germany wins — but Germany won't, 

The Allies are going to win; 
Just hear the roar of the terrible guns. 

See Germany's ranks getting thin. 

If Germany wins — that cannot be so, 
The Allies are winning the fight; 

Germany's soldiers are biting the dust, 
The slaughter's a terrible sight. 

If Germany wins — which never will be, 
The Allies will conquer the foe; 

And give them a whipping they'll not forget. 
They'll never get over the blow. 

If Germany wins — just think of the past, 
The terrible deeds they have done; 

The Allies will see by Germany's hords 
The conflict will never be won. 

If Germany wins — no more of that phrase. 

For it is distasteful to me; 
And from Prussian autocratic control, 

All nations of earth will be free. 

Democracy then will cover the earth, 

As waters now cover the sea; 
The peace of the world will then be secure. 

No terrible wars will there be. 



THE KAISER'S PUNISHMENT 



The Kaiser cannot hope to win. 

The war that he begun; 
He cannot hope for victory, 

The way his soldiers run. 

He cannot look for anything 

But ultimate defeat; 
And he should look now very soon. 

To lose his royal seat. 

The Kaiser now should see quite clear, 

He cannot rule the world; 
Nor over other nations will 

He see his flags unfurled. 

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The nations fighting him soon will 

Pronounce his earthly doom; 
Which should throughout his lifetime cast, 

O'er him an awful gloom. 

He cannot hope for mercy when 

No mercy he has shown, 
And he should reap accordingly 

To that which he has sown. 

A monster of the lowest type, 

A moral leper vile; 
He should be placed all by himself 

Upon a lonely isle. 

There he can have a chance to think, 

And dwell puon the past; 
And no one there to comfort him, 

While time with him will last. 

Where if he has a soul at all, 

Remorse will fill his mind; 
For all the death and wretchedness, 

He brought upon mankind. 

Which if instead, had he but tried, 

To treat all people right; 
He and his subjects then would be 

A nation of great might. 

Now let all nations of the world. 

Unite for ware to cease; 
And bring about what we should have — 

An everlasting peace. 



-19- 



THE EX-KAISER 



The Kaiser had to abdicate, 
He couldn't stand the strain; 

No more will he as emperor, 
Over German people reign. 

One of two courses he could take, 
When he was forced to quit; 

Surrender to the Allies or 
From Germany to flit. 

He chose the latter as he thought 

It was the better plan, 
He scarce could think surrendering 

To any living man. 

He saw his people scarcely would 

Fulfill his fond desire; 
Which with the Allies after him, 

Was like between two fires. 

He packed his grip, in fact he took 
Immense amounts of wealth; 

Concluding elsewhere may perhaps. 
Contribute to his health. 

He chose to go to Holland where. 
Some millions he had sent; 

Investing them in stocks and bonds. 
Unto a great extent. 

You see he wished to live in style, 
Have much at his command; 

When being forced from Germany 
Into a foreign land. 

He hopes that he will be secure. 

And free from any harm; 
To have the good things of this earth, 

With nothing to alarm. 

But will his mind be free from what 

He did on Belgian soil? 
Caused death and desolation there. 

And everything did spoil. 

Then into France his armies swept. 

Destroying as they went; 
Now can his mind be free from that. 

To any great extent? 

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Can he escape the justice that 

Awaits him bye and bye; 
If he is asked why did he thus, 

What will be his reply? 

When Allies make demands for him, 

On them we can rely; 
To do the right and proper thing, 

Dare Holland them deny. 

His punishment should be severe, 

Just all that he can stand; 
For all the ravages he did, 

On ocean, sea and land. 

I would suggest that he be placed, 

Upon a lonely isle; 
Where he will hear no human voice. 

Nor ever see a smile. 

Some garden tools and also seeds, 

Unto him I would give; 
That he with nature's help produce. 

The food whereon to live. 

Then he would have some time to think. 

And dwell upon the past; 
About the death and wretchedness 

Upon the world he cast. 



—21— 



THE EX-KAISER VERSUS ALLIES 



The Kaiser thought he and his sons, 
Could rule the whole creation; 

The Allies will dispute his claims, 
And that of his relation. 

The Kaiser tried, but sadly failed, 

To get a high position; 
The Allies said he never could, 

He wasn't in condition. 

The Kaiser thought — but oh, how sad, 

He found he v/as mistaken; 
The Allies said he never will 

Fulfill his expectation. 

The Kaiser tried with might and main. 

To conquer many nations; 
The Allies plainly said he should 

Suspend his agitations. 

The Kaiser's vandal deeds in France, 
And Belgium were extensive; 

The Allies said to Germany, 
Your deeds will be expensive. 

The Kaiser tried his villainy. 

To subjugate his neighbors; 
The Allies told him to vamoose, 

Get nothing for your labors. 

The Kaiser ran away from home, 

He failed in his defenses; 
The Allies said how very great 

Are all of his offenses. 

The Kaiser thinks he'll try again. 

To rule a German nation; 
The Allies will give him no doubt 

Another occupation. 



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WHAT IS THE KAISER NOW? 



The Kaiser once was emperor. 

But pray, what is he now, 
What changed his occupation? give 

The reason why and how. 

The story starts in previous years, 

Some forty years or so; 
In all that time liis anxious mind, 

Thought years were going slow. 

But in that time he did prepare, 

To carry out his plan; 
In planning all things you may know, 

He was a busy man. 

Throughout those years he drilled his men, 

In military style; 
Of necessary guns he got 

A most stupendous pile. 

At last he thought he was prepared 

To make the final move; 
Of his adaptability 

Unto the world he'd prove. 

He got together many men. 

To conquer the whole world; 
In every nation would his flags. 

To breezes be unfurled. 

He went through Belgium into Prance, 

Where he was forced to halt; 
He could not think he made mistakes, 

And that he was at fault. 

But he was forced to a retreat. 
He could not pass on through; 

It troubled him extremely much, 
Now what was he to do? 

He gathered millions of his men. 

He could not brook defeat; 
For her had planned in ninety days. 

In Paris he would eat. 

The Belgians and the French fought well. 

Then Britain came along; 
Now what is this the Kaiser thought? 

There must be something wrong. 

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And also Russia troubled him 

Upon the other side; 
He also found his fleet could not 

Upon the ocean ride. 

Because that Britain's fleet was in, 

A more superior class; 
Made some objection unto them, 

And would not let them pass. 

So he was checked on every side, 

To dominate the world. 
Because his armies had been beat, 

And backward had been hurled. 

But in the struggle, so he thought. 

He could not now give o'er; 
If he had made some slight mistakes, 

He now would make no more. 

So he decided to press on, 

He'd strike a mighty blow; 
He wished to demonstrate that he. 

Could conquer every foe. 

But other nations stepping in. 

Gave to him a surprise; 
He could not see why they should fight, 

Could scarce believe his eyes. 

When told United States would fight, 

He did not think it true; 
But he was sure surprised to see, 

What Yankee boys could do. 

They chased him back mile after mile, 

So you can plainly see; 
\VTiat caused his armies to retreat, 

And made the Kaiser flee. 

He did not relish giving up, 

To Allies on the field; 
But ran away because he knew, 

To them he'd have to yield. 

So he has had now quite enough. 

To make his temples throb; 
And you can therefore plainly see, 

Why he has left his job. 

Now he concluded he would like. 

Some other place to live; 
So he escaped to Holland, where 

He's now a fugitive. 

—24— 



ON THE BATTLEFIELD 



Hear the booming of the cannon, 
And the bursting of the shells; 

Hear the whistling of the bullets 
Which machine guns fast expell. 

Many engines of destruction — 

On the land, on sea, in air; 
Causing death and desolation. 

Such destruction everywhere. 

Long and fierce the conflict rages, 
Noble soldiers drop and die; 

From the ravages of warfare 
Many wounded ones now lie. 

Lying on the field of battle 

Anxious thoughts while they are there; 
Longing for the stretcher bearer, 

Giving them first aid and care. 

While our boys lay bleeding, dying, 

With destruction all around; 
Suffering from thirst and hunger. 

Midst the battle's fearful sound. 

They will think of a fond mother, 

Praying for his safe return; 
Weeping for the loss of others. 

Blinding tears her eyelids burn. 

Or perhaps it is a sister, 

Father, brother, or a wife; 
Longing for a speedy ending 

Of the battle's fearful strife. 

But amidst the din and turmoil 
Comes a pleasant sound to hear; 

For the footsteps of a comrade. 
Unto him is drawing near. 

Water unto him is given. 

Quenching thus his fearful thirst; 
Or a bandage to stop bleeding. 

Which to him is needed first. 

Then there are the Red Cross workers 
Braving death on every hand; 

Such a splendid institution — 
There's no better in the land. 

—25— 



But the war at last is ended, 
Peace we'll have in every land; 

For a conference is forming, 
Such conditions they'll demand. 

For the delegates are certain 
To arrange for wars to cease, 

Then we'll through the coming ages, 
Have an everlasting peace. 



THE ARMIES SURRENDER 



The Germans have surrendered, 
The war is at an end; 

The liberty of nations. 
The Allies will defend. 

There'll be a league of nations, 
Ensuring lasting peace; 

That death and desolation 
From wars forever cease. 

There'll be an understanding 
'Twixt nations of the world; 

That discord may be ended 
And peaceful flags unfurled. 

O will not that be joyful. 

When charity prevail; 
When people of one nation 

None other will assail? 

When right will be the victor. 
And wrong will be put down- 

If ruler be a president, 

Or King who wears a crown. 

We care not for the title — 

Whatever it may be; 
So that all nations ever, 

Together will agree. 



—26— 



THE SURRENDER OF THE FLEET 



The German fleet surrendered, 
It came to Scotland's shore; 

Where Britain's king and Allies 
Could calmly look it o'er. 

It must have been impressive, 
To see the mighty ships — 

Lined up in all their grandeur, 
Prepared for ocean trips. 

The day was most auspicious, 
And brilliant was the sun; 

Terrific was the booming 
Of each and every gun. 

Proclaiming the surrender 
Of Germany's might fleet; 

Thereby the German nation 
Acknowledged their defeat. 

'Twas an eventful morning, 
'Twill be remembered long; 

'Twill be through coming ages. 
Immortalized by song. 

'Twill be an end of warfare. 

By nations of the world; 
And may their flags united, 

To breezes be unfurled. 

May they be joined together, 

A flag of liberty; 
Proclaiming to all people, 

A world democracy. 

May discord among nations. 
Through coming years cease; 

And herald in our birthright. 
An everlasting peace. 



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UNITED NATIONS OF THE WORLD 



United nations of the world, 
Would be a splendid name; 

To have a world democracy, 
Should be our thought and aim. 

United in our purposes, 

Would be a proper plan; 
And to accomplish it should be 

The aim of every man. 

If every living being would. 
But strive to do the right — 

Abiding here to all would be 
A pleasure and delight. 

May such conditions be complete, 

And ware forever cease; 
And be throughout the entire world 

An everlasting peace! 

May flags of all the nations be 

United into one; 
And to destroy may no one hear, 

The firing of a gun. 

May all pursue a proper course, 

To unify the race; 
And may all evil never find. 

With us a lodging place. 

And may no engines ever be 

Constructed to destroy; 
May people live in harmony, 

With nothing to destroy. 

Then we'd have the millenium. 
Or some such blessed state; 

For upright dealings of mankind 
Would quickly it create. 



—28— 



WHAT THE KAISER GOT 



The Kaiser has left his fine mansion, 

He cannot re-enter it now; 
The crown that he once had been wearing 

No longer will rest on his brow . 

The Kaiser's fine plannings to enter, 

The city of Paris one day. 
Has caused him an awful disaster. 

That filled him with fearful dismay. 

The Kaiser has gone on a journey, 

Perhaps he will never return; 
He thought he would be a world ruler, 
Instead got a lesson to learn. 

The Kaiser deserted his country. 
He's living in Holland just now; 

He left on account of disturbance, 
Because of a national row. 

The Kaiser had great expectations, 
And was wishing for worldly fame; 
He got it — but not to his liking. 
He's got a despicable name. 



THE KAISERS TROUBLES 



The Kaiser has gone to Holland to live. 
His troubles he there can review; 

He'll not be ruling nations again — 
Now what will the old Kaiser do? 

He cannot command an army again, 

He'll now have so little to do; 
His times of idleness will be so much. 

His pleasures will also be few. 

He'll feel like fish on the bank that was cast 
That swam in the waters so blue; 

Excitement and rush he had throughout life, 
No longer will carry him through. 

The change is great, it will worry him much. 
He scarcely will know how to fill — 

All moments of leisure to give pleasure 
Satisfying old Kaiser Bill. 

—29— 



THE KAISER'S DIFFICULTIES 



The Kaiser got badly defeated, 

So thought he would hasten away; 

He went for a trip up in Holland, 
His troublesome mind in dismay. 

The Kaiser had sons in the conflict, 
They followed their daddy same day; 

The soldiers whom they were commanding 
From Allies were running away. 

The Kaiser made excellent planning, 

Ensuring a living alway; 
In sending some millions to Holland, 

Before his departure that day. 

At least that is how he had figured, 
But how did his schemings all end? 

And while he is staying in Holland, 
Can he for his safety depend? 

The Germans are wanting him badly. 
For robbing their country of wealth; 

The cash that he fondly was hoping 
To keep him retaining his health. 

The Allies are also quite anxious. 

To capture the villain alive; 
Escaping his just retribution, 

I cannot see how he'll contrive. 

He's talking of going to Berlin^ 
But would he the journey survive? 

There's many now anxious and willing. 
To roast the old devil alive! 

So where can he look for his safety. 
For Holland will surely not dare — 

After all that the Allies have told them, 
To harbor his nibs over there. 

He'll nov,' have some time for reflection, 

His dastardly deeds to recall; 
May thoughts of his crimes be most bitter. 

Be to him like wormwood and gall. 



—30— 



THE EX-KAISER'S GUILT 



The Kaiser is seelving seclusion, 
His troubles have surely begun; 

No more will he rule a great nation, 
His honor and nower is done. 

He cannot deceive all the nations, 
Although he did some in the past; 

The evils he did unto people, 
Will cause him to be an outcast. 

Opinions of people may vary. 
But who can the villain respect? 

We cannot forget his vile doings, 
Regard he can never expect. 

He surely sought great exaltation, 
Above all the rulers of earth; 

The price he has paid for that station, 
Has surely exceeded its worth. 

He wished for the greatest position, 

A pinnacle highest of all; 
But fell long before he attained it, 

And terrible too, was the fall. 

Of criminals there may be many, 
There's none that is equal to him; 

Will pity enshrouding the Allies, 
Their vision of justice bedim? 

Or will he get what he's deserving. 
Now can you tell what that may be? 

While all may decide that he's guilty, 
On punishment will all agree. 

Of others in league with the Kaiser, 
The terrible war brought about ; 

Will they all be punished for murder. 
Or do you think they'll be let out? 

O how can they make restitution. 
The terrible wrongs be made right — 

Prom sorrow and great degredation, 
Bring gladness, true joy and delight. 



—31— 



DEMOCRACY 

I want to have democracy 
Throughout the entire world, 

And may the flags of liberty 
To breezes be unfurled. 

May there be perfect harmony, 

And unity of thought; 
May justice, truth and charity 

To all be ever taught. 

May people of all nations be 

From tyranny set free; 
May rulers of all nations strive 

For peace and unity. 

May countries be united in 

An effort for the right; 
And such a movement started that 

Will obviate a fight. 

May all adopt the golden rule, 

And unto others do, 
The very thing that you would have 

The others do to you. 



THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY NO. 1 



They're now on board of a mighty ship, 
A steamer that is swift and sure; 

On the which as true Americans — 
Their passageway all did secure. 

They're oft, they're off, on the ocean wide, 

They're off to the seat of war; 
They're off to put a final stop 

To the wars that we all abhor. 

They're off to view a war-wrecked land, 
The like of which they've never seen; 

They're off to settle a huge mistake, 
In magnitude never has been. 

They're off to make a settlement 
On the battles the Allies won; 

May they continue and make complete 
All the work our soldiers have done. 

They're off, they're off, on the deep blue sea, 
They will go to the farther shore; 

They're off to arrange a lasting peace, 
That wars may be never more. 

—32— 



THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY NO. 2 



The presidential party 
Is now on board a sliip. 

We wish them every comfort — . 
A very pleasant trip. 

We hope while on the ocean, 
They will enjoy the scene; 

But will not there encounter — 
A German submarine. 

We wish the entire party, 

Enjoyment every day — 
But that no ocean raider 

Will meet them on their way. 

And while they cross the ocean, 

And coming to a port, 
May mighty ships of battle 

Be to them an escort. 

May they effect a landing. 

All free from any ills; 
While many bands there gathered, 

The air with music fills. 

And getting on the railway 
Go where the envoys meet — 

An influential party, 

Each other they will greet. 

'Tis there they'll be deciding 
The why and where and when — 

All questions of impoi'tance, 
By nations foremost men. 



THE EX-KAISER'S OCCUPATION 



The Kaiser has one occupation, 

He's at it again and again; 
No matter what close application — 

At it he can nothing obtain. 

He thinks of the years that have vanished, 

When he as a ruler did reign; 
How much that was good he has banished. 

That self made appointments might gain. 

—33— 



Jt took him long years in preparing, 
He did it with consumate skill; 

Not many his confidence sharing, 
Who would his vile schemings fulfill. 

He thought of his nations great rulers, 
Contending for highest of fame; 

How many of his predecessors 

Had made for themselves a great name. 

He wished to eclipse them in warfare. 
He thought to i)e greater than they; 

Soldiers he'd marshal, have them prepare, 
And nothing their progress could stay. 

He planned to become a world ruler. 
All nations of earth in his sway; 

With no other ones for to conquer. 
He surely would then have his way. 

His captains he gave full instructions, 
He told them just how to proceed; 

Concluding from all his deductions — 
Most certain he was to succeed. 

But, O, how he miscalculated, 

His schemings most sure went aglee; 

For Allies his plans dissipated, 
That he a world ruler should be. 

His thoughts are not all of the future, 
For some of them are of the past; 

Bitter reflections he has to endure, 
Because he is now an outcast. 

He went from the scene of hie actions, 
Away from his own native land; 

Perhaps he had other attractions. 
His reasons he'll sure understand. 

Had he but tried to do what was right, 
And with all his neighbors agree; 

He yet would be a man of great might, 
And a ruler of all Germany. 

Had he used some consideration, 
He would not of been forced to flee; 

Respecting rights of every nation — 
He'd yet be in old Germany. 

—34— 



THE KAISER'S MIND 



The Kaiser is reaping his punishment now, 

His mind in chaotic condition; 
For all of the evils on earth he has done, 

His conscience is like in perdition. 

No wonder he tried to extinguish his life, 
His tortures of thought thereby ending; 

For they are his constant attendants just now. 
Like phantoms forever contending. 

His high aspirations have all fallen low, 
Oh, where is his vaunted ambition — 

His plannings and schemings are now at an end, 
To dominate many a nation. 

He cared not for others, for justice, nor right — 

With him it was ever position; 
To conquer and rule, and to his domains 

Be making another addition. 

But lo, his career is now at an end. 

From high unto low he is falling; 
Disappointments and death now for him await. 

They surely will be most appalling. 



GERMANY 



What will the German nation do? 

'Tis terribly upset; 
Is there no man to suit them all 

In ruling they can get? 

One faction thinks that they should rule, 

Another thinks the same; 
Then others think in ruling they 

Should enter in the game. 

What can be done to quiet them. 

Bring harmony and peace; 
To do away with discord and 

Prosperity increase? 

To unify all factions and 

The people to appease; 
To form a stable government. 

That will the nation please? 

—35— 



Why should they fight among themselves 

And each the other slay — 
Should they not rather every one, 

A brotherhood display? 

Have peace, prosperity and love 

Throughout the entire land; 
And for the nation's lasting good. 

Unitedly to stand. 

OUR SOLDIERS' RETURN 



When our boys will be returning. 

From the battles they liave fought — 
From all the splendid victories 

By the blood of comrades bought. 

When they cross the mighty ocean. 

When they reach their native lands; 
Great parades will then be started, 

Music played by many bands. 

Much there'll be of jubilation. 
For our soldiers' safe return: 

But with some there will be weeping, 
Scalding tears their eyelids burn. 

Noble sons and brothers dying. 

For the freedom of the world; 
That the flags of every nation 

May to breezes be unfurled. 

Fierce and long the contest lasted, 
But our gallant soldiers won; 

Now we'll laud their great achievement- 
How they made the Germans run! 

While we grieve for many buried 

Far away on foreign soil; 
Yet we're proud our noble soldiers 

Did the Kaiser's plannings foil. 

We will praise our worthy soldiers 
For the splendid work they've done; 

For the highest commendation 
From all nations they have won. 

Joyful we'll be as they're coming. 
Swiftly through the ocean foam; 

Then we'll give a royal welcome — 
To our soldiers coming home, 

—36— 



THE KAISER'S ACCOUNT 



The Kaiser went to Holland where 

He calls himself a Count; 
Will we concede him right, or that 

He is of no account? 

How many people now in France 

Or Belgium can he count; 
Who would agree with others that 

He is of some account? 

Or property that was destroyed — 

And all on his account; 
Pray tell to me in doing such, 

Should he be called a Count? 

And who would trust the Kaiser now. 

To any great amount; 
Or tender him a titled name — 

Be it a King or Count? 

And now for all that he has done 

Unto a great amount, 
Of death and desolation he 

Will have to give account. 

While cogitating on his case, 

Unto a great amount — 
I'll most emphatically say, 

He is of no account. 



EX-KAISER AND THE FLU 



When the Germans got defeated. 
No doubt we'll all agree; 

To save himself from capture then 
The Kaiser had to flee. 

This thing is now upon my mind. 
Which I'll convey to you; 

One word I'd like to alter some, 
And change from flee to flew! 

Now I have got a certain thought, 

And this I'll say to you. 
For to prolong his life awhile 

That it was well he flew. 

—37— 



Because his people were enraged, 

And riots swiftly grew; 
'Twixt them and Allies sure it was 

The reason why he flew. 

He went to Holland where no doubt 
He'll sometimes feel some blue; 

And often wonder very much, 
If he'll escape the flu. 

I heard it stated recently, 

And I suppose it's true; 
How it had been reported that 

The Kaiser has the flu. 

When Allies will get after him. 
Which they no doubt will do; 

To have his choice, I truly think 
He'd rather have the flu. 



A TROUBLESOME QUESTION 



The envoys are getting together. 

Deciding what all should be done; , 

Regarding some very grave questions, 
'Twas raised by a troublesome hun. 

That hun was the old German Kaiser, 
Who thought to dominate nations — 

But found when he made the endeavor, 
He could not fill expectations. 

And now that the Kaiser is vanquished, 
Defeated, crestfallen and whipped; 

He thought that elsewhere would be better. 
And that is just why he has sitipped. 

And now it is up to the Allies, 

To settle the row he begun; 
And if you will give me attention, 

I'll say that the job is no fun. 

The war that he started was greater. 

Than any that ever has been; 
The like in the losses of soldiers 

And property never was seen. 

Destruction was simply enormous. 
Take billions to settle the bill; 

While millions of people have perished. 
For greed of old Kaiser Bill. 

—38— 



What mathematician can figure 

The profit and losses entailed — 
Or measure all the tears and heart breakings, 

For millions of loved ones bewailed? 

The problem is surely stupendous, 

Can mortals, permit me to ask; 
Show infinite wisdom and therefore 

Be able to finish the task? 



PEACE CONFERENCE NO. 1 



Our delegates will go to Prance, 

There to arrange for peace; 
That cruel and destructive wars, 

Porevermore may cease . 

Our President outlined some plans 

That certainly are fine; 
No person in the universe 

Could better ones outline. 

He will be going over there. 

To see them all put through; 
Which meets with our approval as 

The proper thing to do. 

The brightest minds throughout the world, 

I wish to here relate; 
Will meet at that great gathering 

And will those plans debate. 

And while the delegates are there, 

May unity of thought, 
Prevail throughout the conference, 

And choicest projects sought. 

May they compile a code of laws, 

The like was never seen; 
Superior to anything 

That ever yet has been 

To guide the people of the earth. 

To everlasting peace; 
That discord, wars and bickerings, 

'Mong nations ever cease. 

And may a league of nations be. 

Arranged for all the good; 
Of man and may there ever be, 

A perfect brotherhood. 

—39— 



And may all people recognize, 
Without the chastening rod; 

Our Savior Christ and therewith too, 
The fatherland of God. 



THE PEACE CONFERENCE NO. 2 



Our President, so I am told, 

Has taken quite a notion, 
To board a steamer very swift. 

And sail across the ocean. 

Some influential people there 

Will have a royal meeting. 
And many words that will be said. 

Will surely stand repeating. 

A vital question they'll discuss. 

Of nations when disputing; 
Preventing them from taking guns 

And do some fatal shooting. 

They wish to frame a code of laws. 
And have a league of nations; 

To see that all will, do the right 
Fulfilling obligations. 

They wish to have democracy, 
To guide all people's actions; 

To unify opposing creeds, 
And harmonize all factions. 

To have a peace o'er all the earth, 

Continuous, unending; 
And make arrangements most complete, 

All people's rights defending. 

I cannot tell what all they'll do, 
But we'll get their decision; 

And for the good of all the world, 
They will make all provision. 

So we will leave all plans to them, 
Upon their peaceful mission; 

For they'll be safely guided through 
By noble Woodrow Wilson. 

—40— 



PEACE CONFERENCE NO. 3 



The envoj's have now got together, 

Arranging for ultimate peace; 
And forming a league of the nations, 

That all wars forever may cease. 

They're wishing to formulate something. 
Substantial and what will endure; 

Announcing through oncoming ages, 
The good of all people is sure. 

We want to have ample protection, 

From those who in warfare would slay; 

A check to the greedy ambition 
That causes both fear and dismay. 

We're wanting to have satisfaction, 

That nothing will ever arise; 
Entailing to us consternation — 

Destruction from earth, sea or skies. 

We're wanting a plan of procedure, 
The wisest of brains can devise; 

Insuring the peace of all nations, 
And nothing that is otherwise. 

We're wanting most perfect cohesion. 
Of nations o'er all of the world; 

Their flags internationally joined. 
To breezes they may be unfurled. 

It's peace we all are now after, 
A peace that is born from above; 

A peace that will be everlasting, 
A peace that is laden with love. 



THE KAISER MIND AND MOVES 



The Kaiser's chopping wood, I hear, 

Not ruling now a nation; 
It seems that circumstances made 

Him change his occupation. 

No doubt he now regrets some moves 
He's recently been making — 

Which thereby caused another move, 
His country thus forsaking. 

—41— 



His mind, no doubt^ reverts sometimes 
To what he once was doing; 

And following I hose thoughts again, 
Will cause him some undoing. 

So that we cannot wonder when 

His mind is in confusion; 
To that extent he thinks this life, 

Is surely some delusion. 

'Tis not surprising if he thinks 
This life is full of bubbles, 

We cannot wonder if he tries 
To end his earthly troubles. 



THE KAISER'S MIND 



1 hear that the Kaiser is losing his mind, 
No wonder at all if he should; 

The evil he did was enormously great, 
Compared with the little of good. 

O had he contented himself with his own. 
Nor sought to gain foreign control; 

He'd now be a ruler both happy and great 
No gloomy thoughts over him roll. 

Al' *he nation would not be in a turmoil. 
The terrible state it's now in; 

Destruction and death is now over the land 
Because of his terrible sin. 

O when will they live as a unified race, 
That wars with them ever may cease; 

O when will it end and have absolute calm, 
A nation united in peace. 



CAMPING AT THE RHINE 



Our soldier boys are at the Rhine, 

Upon this Christmas day; 
Their minds are dwelling on their homes, 

And friends so far away. 

They view the river up and down, 

The country ever way; 
But there is no resemblance to 

Their homes in U. S. A. 



—42— 



They have their comrades they admit. 

None better can be found; 
But how they long to be at home, 

With loved ones all around. 

The war, of course, is over now. 

No more of fearful strife; 
Destroying much of property, 

And also human life. 

They long to hear from relatives, 

If only just a line; 
They're pleased to get a letter while 

They're camping at the Rhine. 



CALIFORNIA SOLDIER BOYS 



Our soldier boys are coming home, 

At least a certain portion; 
But not so many came as went 

Across the mighty ocean. 

They mustered strong — ^their hearts were stout, 

They practiced for the battle; 
They entered in the conflict where 

They heard the muskets rattle. 

They faced the rain of bullets as 

They fought the cruel Germans; 
They met the horrors of the war. 

As fate with them determines. 

While some were slaughtered in the rush. 

And other ones were wounded; 
And some were taken prisoners — 

Our cause they all defended. 

But now the war is at an end, 

Those left are now returning; 
On ships that plow the deep blue sea, 

The waters thereby churning. 

Arriving on Atlantic coast 

They quickly are entraining; 
While visions of their native soil. 

They gladly are obtaining. 

While speeding overland they view 

The scenery entrancing; 
And gladsome thoughts will fill their minds. 

As swiftly they're advancing. 

—43— 



At last they reach Los Angeles, 

They get such a reception; 
That's equal unto anything, 

That meets with our conception. 

The scene is changed, no more they see 

The battle's fearful ruin; 
They gladly march their home town streets 

With flowers thickly strewn. 

They meet their friends, their relatives, 

The city's population; 
That line the streets whereon they march, 

And get a grand ovation. 

Cheer after cheer rings out to them, 
As onward they are marching; 

Our noble heroes of the war — 
Commander, John J. Pershing. 



GERMANY'S PEACE TERMS 
A LEAGUE OF NATIONS 



A league of Nations has been formed. 

Weak nations to defend; 
That horried butchery of wars. 

Be ever at an end. 

And through all nations of the world. 

May wars forever cease; 
INIay we now have this heritage, 

An everlasting peace? 

The terms of peace to Germany — 

May seem to them severe; 
The Germans cannot right all wrongs. 

And make them disappear. 

They cannot bring the dead to life, 
The cripples to make whole; 

Nor right all evil they caused to 
O'er the nations roll. 

The loss of life and suffering. 
There's none can estimate; 

Nor of the female sex who met, 
A most ignoble fate! 

—44— 



The property the war destroyed, 

Was surely most immense; 
To which to add the money cost, 

Was mountains of expense. 

So that the Germans never can, 

Full reparation make 
All good they'll do they never can. 

Their evils overtake. 

The terms are hard, but harder is 
The horrors they have done; 

What would the terms to others be — 
If they the war had won. 

When they ignored the rules of war, 

Committed fiendish acts; 
No matter if they lost or won 

In all of their attacks. 

So that our envoys surely have 

Been generous indeed, 
In framing laws for lasting peace 

They surely did succeed. 

Of course they'll have to back them \\\) 
With soldiers I've no doubt; 

For laws are made but officers 
Will see them carried out. 



OUR HEROES MEMORIAL DAY 



We mourn for those departed, 
Who battled for the right; 

From autocratic despots, 
And military might. 

They nobly did their duty, 

Responding to the call; 
To save our flag and country, 

Our people one and all. 

They won both fame and glory, 

Upon the battle field; 
And with a cruel enemy 

They fought but would not yield. 

—45— 



They struggled for positions 
With consummated skill; 

And to attain their objects, 
Were forced to many kill. 

The slaughter was terrific, 
And many soldiers fell; 

The horrors of that warfare, 
No human tongue can tell. 

Now let us honor soldiers 

On this memorial day, 
Who bled and died for freedom 

In countries far away. 

While they are buried yonder. 
Their graves in foreign lands — 

We know they will be tended 
By tender loving hands. 

And while our eyes are weeping, 
Each heart with grief is torn; 

We feel their loss most keenly, 
And for them greatly mourn. 

We have one consolation. 
For those we dearly love; 

We'll meet them up in glory — 
A land of peace and love. 



—46- 



PEACE ON THE PACIFIC 



We welcome to our harbor 

The great Pacific Fleet, 
The sight of all those dreadnaughts, 

To us is a great treat. 

The ships of battle trulj^ 

Are equal to the best; 
In all engagements surely, 

They all will stand the test. 

Our shores will be protected 

From any foreign foe, 
Rodman with his officers 

And men will keep it so. 

No nation dare approach us, 

To take away our right; 
Quickly would they realize. 

How Yankee boys can fight. 

But peace is what we're after. 

No more of cruel war; 
For death and desolation 

From such we all abhor. 

So nations in a penchant 

For battles now beware; 
For peace on the Pacific — 

You'll find our ships are there. 

But if you would engage them, 
They're ready for the fray; 

To battle for our freedom, 
They sure will win the day. 

Not only for our people, 

But other nations, too; 
For justice and democracy. 

Each one will get their due. 

For peace is what we're after, 
A peace o'er all the earth; 

And our great superdreadnaughts, 
Will help to give it birth. 

And help maintain a freedom, 

On ocean, sea and land; 
For our great nation's emblem. 

The Stars and Stripes now stand. 

—47— 



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